Deep Sky Derelicts

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Oct 5, 2018
    90
    Deep Sky Derelicts makes me happy. I play through a lot of early access titles, and I’ve often had reasonable ideas on how games can improve- only to have them released with little to no changes. That isn’t the case here, with changes to balance and resource availability turning this into a game I don’t have a problem recommending.
  2. PLAY! Zine
    May 4, 2020
    85
    Deep Sky Derelicts poses as a true original dark sci-fi roguelike experience, successfully distancing itself from Darkest Dungeon clone title it received. With its definitive edition, even with lack of compelling narrative, it is a rich experience with a huge depth of combat, exploration and customization that is to be expected from such experience.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Apr 6, 2020
    80
    Overall it’s a fun game and a great way to pass the time. It’s not overly violent (well I mean you are killing creatures, robots etc… but it’s all in comic book style art so it doesn’t come across as gory) so you can play it with younger eyes about (something far more likely to be the case with the current pandemic). It’s pretty decent value too when you consider the replayability of different character types with different strengths and weaknesses and different play options outside the main storyline. If you like RPG’s, roguelikes, tactical card battle games there’s a good chance you will enjoy this.
  5. 4P.de
    Oct 8, 2018
    80
    It doesn’t pull you in with the same force as Darkest Dungeon does, but this a more than decent alternative. If you like your turn-based tactics mixed with a hefty does of science fiction, this is definitely for you.
  6. GameSpace
    Oct 5, 2018
    80
    It's literally the embodiment of "easy to pick up, difficult to master" and it will provide fans of Darkest Dungeon with another terrifying journey into the unknown that will require nuanced and strategic gameplay in order to be successful.
  7. GameSpew
    Oct 2, 2018
    80
    Everything about Deep Sky Derelict seems to have been done right, from the synthwave soundtrack to the lore to the unusual combat system. It’s rare that a game with procedural elements holds my attention for long, and rarer still that an RPG can show me something new.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Sep 28, 2018
    I’m really enjoying this. It’s worth noting that I’ve not played as much of the final version as I’d like to, and it could still go wrong later on – I’ll certainly be updating regarding that. But as it is, this is all rather fun.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. Kristoff_PL
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    An intriguing blend of a CCG, a Dungeon Crawler, and a Rogue-Lite buried in a gritty sci-fi RPG universe. Once I had a handle on theAn intriguing blend of a CCG, a Dungeon Crawler, and a Rogue-Lite buried in a gritty sci-fi RPG universe. Once I had a handle on the energy/scanning mechanics the game became a joy to play with interesting characters and monsters, charming tid bits of lore and a dark dystopian atmosphere.… Full Review »
  2. Vulgrim
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    The game has nice graphics that harmonize very well with the style of the presented world. The music is selected in such a way that we canThe game has nice graphics that harmonize very well with the style of the presented world. The music is selected in such a way that we can feel the atmosphere of abandoned spaceships, emptiness and hopelessness. The gameplay is not absolutely innovative, it draws on already known solutions, but the system of character and equipment improvement adds a lot of freshness. For me, a big plus are actions depending on the cards, not the location of the character.… Full Review »
  3. RashMantella454
    Nov 9, 2021
    9
    The game has pleasantly surprised me, it is very entertaining and strategic. The visual aspect of còmic is very cool.
    I bought the game in a    The game has pleasantly surprised me, it is very entertaining and strategic. The visual aspect of còmic is very cool.
    I bought the game in a Steam offer for only € 7 and I have already had more than 30 hours having fun, the different classes of characters (inventor, mechanic, tank, leader ...), the skills and the progress tree are very well curled. There are a wide variety of attacks, advantages, disadvantages, weapons, attack mods, support, looting... It has an arena mode and the side missions with their dialogues are fun.

    I recommend the game. If you like turn-based games, tactical, rpg do not hesitate.

    Flaws: Music is poor, it becomes repetitive. The screen where you select to go to the missions, shop, tavern or where you make the improvements is a poor static image.
    But it's worth every € I spent    … Full Review »
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